Description What is Nurofen Plus? Nurofen Plus works to relieve acute to moderate aches and pains that have not been relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or aspirin. This product contains ibuprofen a common painkiller and Codeine phosphate which is an opioid analgesic to provide short-term relief from pain. What pain can this product be used to relieve? This product can be used from the age of 12 and upwards for the relief from acute, moderate pain that has been caused by: Backache Dental Headaches Migraine Muscular pain Neuralgia Period pain Rheumatic pain How can Nurofen help to ease pain? The active ingredients in Nurofen Plus are Ibuprofen abd Codeine Phosphate, Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This provides relief by changing the body’s response to pain, swelling and high temperature. Codeine Phosphate is an opioid analgesic and it works by stopping pain signals from travelling along the nerves to the brain. Both ingredients work together to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
